Postherpetic neuralgia

Postherpetic neuralgia (also known as postherpetic neuralgia) is a neuropathic pain disorder that can occur after shingles. Shingles is a viral disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is also responsible for chickenpox.

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Postherpetic neuralgia is characterized by persistent and often excruciating pain at the site where the shingles rashes appeared. The pain can be a burning, stabbing, or tingling sensation and may be accompanied by numbness or sensitivity to cold.

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The causes of postherpetic neuralgia are not fully understood, but damage to the nerve fibers responsible for transmitting pain is thought to play a role.

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Treating postherpetic neuralgia can be difficult because there is no cure. Pain-relieving drugs, antiepileptics, antidepressants and glucocorticoids, as well as skin ointments can, however, help to relieve the pain. Auch Auch_cc781905-5cde-3193d_bad5cf58d_Akupunkturtherapie can also be helpful.

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It is important to speak to your doctor early on if persistent pain occurs after shingles, in order to start promising treatment and to minimize the risk of developing a chronic pain disorder.